Author: TMC Palau

Paul Goldsmith said he was “surprised” to learn last month that he would be the new Minister for Pacific Peoples. The veteran MP assumed the role in an early April Cabinet reshuffle from Dr Shane Reti, who has announced his retirement. A multi-faceted portfolio, the Minister governs the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP), and advises ministers on the impacts that their actions have on Pasifika. Goldsmith said he was committed to engaging with Pasifika communities directly. “One of the things I enjoy about politics is … your work takes you into groups of New Zealanders that you wouldn’t, in your…

U.S. Army Civic Action Team members and U.S. Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau pose with Natus Misech, the Governor of Angaur, for Angaur Liberation Day in Angaur, Palau, 2025. The event commemorates 81 years since the 81st Airborne Division liberated the island from Japanese rule, honoring the island’s resilience and history. (Courtesy Photo) (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL CAMP KATUU, Palau — From lively Zumba classes under the island sun to hands-on projects shaping Palau’s future, the Civic Action Team (CAT) continues to support the community through a wide range of humanitarian, construction, and outreach efforts. Every project, event, and…

A twenty-three-year-old record fell this afternoon during the Coca-Cola Games after Peter Burese of Sacred Heart College cleared the high jump bar at 2.10 meters for the senior boys final. The record, 2.09m, was set in 2003 by Antonio Rahiman of Marist Brothers High School. Burese says the result today is a testament of the endless hours he has spent trying to perfect his technique. He adds that there was a lot of tough competition, but the constant shouts of reassurance from family members on the sidelines gave him the motivation he needed.Article continues after advertisement “My family have been…

DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on A U.S. Army Civic Action Team member and Palau Bureau of Fisheries experts wield and secure vital mooring lines in Angaur, Palau, 2025. Their efforts keep boats off fragile reefs, safeguard local fishing grounds, and strengthen Palau’s food security. (Courtesy Photo) Date Taken: 12.01.2025 Date Posted: 12.08.2025 20:57 Photo ID: 9430094 VIRIN: 251201-A-A5006-1002 Resolution: 4284×5712 Size: 5.39 MB Location: PW Web…

History has been rewritten at the 2026 Coca-Cola Games as Queen Victoria School stormed back into the spotlight, ending a 33-year title drought in emphatic fashion. In a thrilling boys division battle, QVS edged out defending champions Marist Brothers High School to reclaim the crown, marking a long-awaited return to the top of Fiji’s biggest school athletics stage. Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School proved their dominance once again in the girls division, successfully defending their title and cementing their status as the team to beat. Source link

U.S. Army Civil Action Team lead strength and conditioning sessions for the Palau National Track Team in Anguar, Palau, 2025. The program enhances athletic performance while promoting teamwork and discipline. (Courtesy Photo) (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL CAMP KATUU, Palau — The Civic Action Team Palau’s apprentice program is where passion meets purpose. Designed to equip local community members with valuable technical skills, the program offers free hands-on training in key engineering fields such as equipment operation, plumbing, electrical work, welding, and carpentry. Each participant who completes the program earns a certification, through the National Center for Construction Education and…

Suva Grammar School’s Paula Vonolagi won his second gold medal this afternoon after narrowly beating Queen Victoria School’s Jone Raibevu in the senior boys 200-metre event. Trailing QVS in the final 50 metres, Vonolagi fought his way back and dived over the finish line to secure victory by centimetres. He says he knew the race would be tough, but was determined to prove himself and left everything on the track. Vonolagi dedicated his win to his older brother, whom he says played a huge role in shaping the athlete he is today.Article continues after advertisement “It was a really tough…

PNG is one of the five Pacific Island teams at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier. Photo: Facebook / Cricket PNG Papua New Guinea national men’s cricket team coach is confident the side is ready and focused to compete at next week’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Sub-regional Qualifier. The tournament will be held in Japan from 8-18 May. Tim McCaskill has made five changes to the Barramundis squad that toured Oman in October 2025. “We are very pleased with the balance of this squad,” he said in a Cricket PNG statement on…

Palau Senate Photo: SPREP Palau’s Senate president Hokkons Baules has rejected allegations made in a recent designation from the United States. The US State Department said last month it had designated him “for his involvement in significant corruption on behalf of China-based actors”. According to the State Department, Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China. “His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Palau,” the department said. The Island Times reported Baules, in remarks addressed to fellow senators of the 12th…

The Fiji Police Force has stepped up monitoring of nightclubs and entertainment venues as the Coca-Cola Games will conclude today. Chief of Operations ACP Kasiano Vusonilawe says the heightened enforcement comes at a critical time, with thousands of students from across the country gathered in Suva for the national athletics competition. With schools breaking for Term 1, there will be increased movement and late-night activity among young people. Vusonilawe adds that Police will be present at known entertainment areas.Article continues after advertisement “Our officers have already held meetings with the managers and owners of these nightclubs. If they are found…